Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc
Y229 FBWMOT history
Y229 FBW is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,488 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 84,488 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,758 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y229 FBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y229 FBW was last recorded at 84,488 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,482 miles · 19 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 2,758 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,488 miles
- 2025 – 84,482 miles
- 2024 – 82,630 miles
- 2023 – 80,698 miles
- 2022 – 76,757 miles
- 2021 – 74,618 miles
- 2019 – 74,609 miles
- 2018 – 67,381 miles
- 2017 – 64,901 miles
- 2016 – 64,199 miles
- 2015 – 62,159 miles
- 2014 – 58,000 miles
- 2013 – 54,270 miles
- 2012 – 50,151 miles
- 2011 – 45,972 miles
- 2010 – 42,170 miles
- 2009 – 38,194 miles
- 2008 – 34,767 miles
- 2007 – 31,576 miles
- 2006 – 28,782 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,488 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,488 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 84,488 miles
- Test number
- 373235513833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,482 miles (+1,852)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 84,482 miles
- Test number
- 360184024464
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass82,630 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 82,630 miles
- Test number
- 354855753311
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail82,630 miles (+1,932)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,630 miles
- Test number
- 688463324642
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,698 miles (+3,941)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 80,698 miles
- Test number
- 860539570463
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass76,757 miles (+2,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 76,757 miles
- Test number
- 564125986714
- AdvisoryCorrosion underneath of car due to storage
Pass74,618 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 74,618 miles
- Test number
- 122015058589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,612 miles (+3)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,612 miles
- Test number
- 921955801648
- DangerousRear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe across the rear subframe (1.1.11 (a))
Pass74,609 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 74,609 miles
- Test number
- 950488042116
- AdvisoryFront sub-frame rusty
- AdvisoryFront suspension components are rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill getting rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring rusty
- AdvisoryRear sub-frame rusty
- AdvisoryRear suspension components are rusty
Fail74,609 miles (+3,946)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,609 miles
- Test number
- 640624314707
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront sub-frame rusty
- AdvisoryFront suspension components are rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill getting rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring rusty
- AdvisoryRear sub-frame rusty
- AdvisoryRear suspension components are rusty
Pass70,663 miles (+3,282)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 70,663 miles
- Test number
- 968151938802
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass67,381 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 67,381 miles
- Test number
- 790097145998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,316 miles (+2,415)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,316 miles
- Test number
- 587211342155
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,901 miles (+702)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 64,901 miles
- Test number
- 357437416079
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,199 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 64,199 miles
- Test number
- 314610698732
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail64,199 miles (+2,040)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,199 miles
- Test number
- 386198853470
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass62,159 miles (+4,159)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 62,159 miles
- Test number
- 965610235009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,000 miles (+3,730)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 58,000 miles
- Test number
- 635749624053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,270 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 54,270 miles
- Test number
- 287418733089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,269 miles (+4,118)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,269 miles
- Test number
- 629148533085
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass50,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,151 miles
- Test number
- 129588082034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,151 miles (+4,179)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,151 miles
- Test number
- 385866272036
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass45,972 miles (+3,802)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 45,972 miles
- Test number
- 606761481096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,170 miles (+3,976)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 42,170 miles
- Test number
- 313514280036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,194 miles (+3,427)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 38,194 miles
- Test number
- 854202169050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,767 miles (+3,191)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,767 miles
- Test number
- 450368388074
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,576 miles (+2,794)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 31,576 miles
- Test number
- 211832187045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 28,782 miles
- Test number
- 163413086497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y229 FBW
- Does Y229 FBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 FBW is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y229 FBW?
- The MOT on Y229 FBW is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y229 FBW done?
- Y229 FBW was recorded at 84,488 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 2,758 miles a year.
- Has Y229 FBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y229 FBW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y229 FBW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on Y229 FBW find?
- Y229 FBW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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